Davis Reef
Protected Area
Davis Reef Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Davis Reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Davis Reef is a consistent player for us in the Upper Keys. We’ve probably logged more dives here than anywhere else, and for good reason: it rarely disappoints. Our favourite spot is right around the Christ of the Abyss statue, where the reef structure offers plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. On a good day, the water just shimmers, and you’ll find yourself drifting along, watching schools of French grunts and spot snapper hang in the gentle current. Look closely, and you’ll spot a saddled blenny peeking out from a crevice or a granular frog shell tucked away. We often see cowfish grazing the bottom, and the pillar coral formations here are some of the healthiest in the area, absolutely teeming with smaller reef fish. It’s an easy dive, usually shallow enough that you can really take your time, often 10-15 metres, making it perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants a relaxed, colourful experience without battling strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Davis Reef
Davis Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Davis Reef, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 20.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Current Speed
0 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
35.98 PSU
Wind Speed
2.7 m/s
5.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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